"Teaching for Birth and Beyond: Online Program Incorporated into Birthing and Parenting Certification" is a peer-reviewed article by Jan Tedder, BSN,FNP, IBCLC recently published in the International Journal of Childbirth Education (July 2012 vol. 27 (3):65-68).

Professionals know that parents are eager to assure a safe and informed birth--and also that parents want information on life beyond the birth experience. "How can I be a successful breastfeeding mother?" "How can I understand my baby's body language?" "What do I do when my baby REALLY cries?" "How can I help my baby (and me!) get a good night's sleep?"

Birth and post-partum doulas as well as lactation and childbirth educators are in the perfect position to answer such questions.

"I want to be a good mom!"

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Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLC

Jan Tedder, BSN, IBCLC, Family Nurse Practitioner

Jan has worked in a primary care setting with babies and their families for thirty years. A graduate of UNC Charolotte and Chapel Hill, she has lectured at both national and international conferences. She has been honored as the NC Maternal Child Health Nurse of the Year. Her website, DVD, and online training are winners of the 2007 and 2009 National Health and WWW Awards.